Cover art for Quid Pro Quo
Published
Atlantic, June 2017
ISBN
9781782399339
Format
Softcover, 352 pages
Dimensions
19.8cm × 12.9cm × 2.5cm

Quid Pro Quo What the Romans Really Gave the English Language by

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In this original and highly accessible book, Peter Jones takes the reader on a fascinating journey along the highways and byways of Roman life and culture, telling the amazing stories behind the original Latin meanings and uses of hundreds of our everyday words.

Taking in every aspect of the ancient world, including science, religion, military matters, politics and literature, Jones shows just how much the English language owes to the ancient Romans and the role Latin has played in the creation of our vast vocabulary.

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